WorldBoston is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing public discourse on global affairs
 and fostering professional exchanges with international visitors.

We present an ongoing series of distinguished speakers and bring to Boston emerging leaders from around the world to share ideas,
discover opportunities for mutual growth, and create bonds of friendship and understanding.
 

New for High School Educators & Students: Academic WorldQuest     Get involved: WorldBoston Opportunities
 

          Upcoming Events

Monday, Sept. 8
Delivering America’s Energy Security

Red Cavaney, President & CEO American Petroleum Institute (API) A volatile global oil market. Geopolitical challenges. $4-a-gallon headlines driving energy policy to the fore in the U.S. presidential race. Global climate change. Natural disasters. A weak U.S. dollar.

What are the risks, costs and strategic choices for crafting a sound U.S. energy policy? How will markets adjust and other nations react? For event and registration details, please click here. Friday, Sept. 8 Life Sciences Outsourcing in Asia: A Changing & Challenging Landscape

Makarand Jawadekar, Director Portfolio Management & Performance Group Pfizer Global R&D India and China are among the hottest emerging markets for outsourcing clinical research. What are the growth trends for investments by biotechnology,

pharmaceuticaland health-care firms? How do emerging markets compare – regulations, intellectual property regimes and talent pipeline – for R & D companies seeking to speed drug development and not just reduce costs? U.S. India Business Alliance and McCarter & English, LLP are co-sponsoring this WorldBoston event.

Great Decisions Discussion Program

Tuesday, Sept. 23
Topic 5 - U.S. Defense Policy

The American military is adopting new approaches for defending the U.S. and its interests abroad. What should U.S. priorities be? How well prepared is the country for meeting new security challenges? Professor William C. Martel The Fletcher School, Tufts University

Educators & Students, check it out:
 Great Decisions In the Classroom
 

Academic WorldQuest
For Boston Area high schools this fall!

What is it? A fun, friendly and powerful way for high school students to learn about international affairs.  It’s a global knowledge competition that is flagship program of the World Affairs Councils of America. And WorldBoston is bringing it to you! Learn more -- register here!

       Save the Date!

Don't miss our 18th
International Citizen Award Dinner
Monday, October 20, 2008
at Boston's Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

For sponsorship opportunities,
please call 617-542-8995
Event details and invitations forthcoming
 

International Visitors

Sept. 3-6

Mme. Ama Tutu Muna Cameroon's Minister of Culture will visit Boston and Worcester, September 3 - 6, to participate in several meetings arranged by WorldBoston to discuss: economic development through arts and culture; museum management strategies; theatre infrastructure; and educational exchange opportunities for artists.

WorldBoston will welcome six Members of Parliament from the U.K., as part of a 10-day stay in America facilitated by the U.S. State Dept.'s International Visitor Leadership Program. The purpose is to acquaint the MPs with the American political system and regional diversity. The delegation will meet members of the state legislature, academic experts, healthcare professionals and media representatives.

Sept. 14-16 British-American Parliamentary Group

Partner Event

November 16-19
International Conference

Rebuilding Sustainable Communities for
Children and Their Families after Disasters

WorldBoston is proud to cosponsor the inaugural conference of the Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters at University of Massachusetts Boston. For more information about the conference, please click here.